{"product_id":"damascus-boning-knife-6-inch-blue-burl","title":"Tidal Blue – 6\" Boning Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe difference between a good cook and a great one often comes down \u003cbr\u003eto waste — and the right boning knife eliminates it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Damascus Boning Knife is built for the precise, close-in \u003cbr\u003ework that larger knives can't do. The slim, semi-flexible blade \u003cbr\u003ehugs the contours of bones, joints, and cartilage, letting you \u003cbr\u003eremove meat cleanly and efficiently with minimal waste. Whether \u003cbr\u003eyou're breaking down a whole chicken, trimming a rack of ribs\u003cbr\u003eremoving silverskin from a tenderloin, or working through a \u003cbr\u003eleg of lamb, this knife gives you the control to do it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core is high-carbon steel — the same steel trusted \u003cbr\u003ein professional kitchens worldwide — wrapped in hand-folded \u003cbr\u003eDamascus layers that deliver both striking aesthetics and \u003cbr\u003eexceptional edge retention. The blade stays sharp through \u003cbr\u003edemanding butchery work and holds up to repeated use without \u003cbr\u003elosing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blue burl resin handle is as functional as it is beautiful. \u003cbr\u003eergonomically shaped, and \u003cbr\u003efor the precise control that close boning work demands. \u003cbr\u003eThe comfortable grip stays secure even when working with \u003cbr\u003ewet or greasy hands — exactly the conditions boning work \u003cbr\u003ecreates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Construction: High-carbon steel core, Damascus layers\u003cbr\u003e- Blade flex: Semi-flexible\u003cbr\u003e- Edge angle: 15° double bevel\u003cbr\u003e- Hardness: 60± HRC\u003cbr\u003e- Handle: Blue burl resin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Deboning chicken, duck, and poultry\u003cbr\u003e- Trimming beef, pork, and lamb\u003cbr\u003e- Removing silverskin and fat\u003cbr\u003e- Working around joints and cartilage\u003cbr\u003e- Filleting larger fish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash only with warm soapy water immediately after use — \u003cbr\u003enever put this knife in the dishwasher. The semi-flexible \u003cbr\u003eblade is particularly vulnerable to warping from the heat \u003cbr\u003ecycles inside a dishwasher, and the harsh detergents will \u003cbr\u003edegrade the Damascus edge over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter working with raw meat or poultry, wash promptly — \u003cbr\u003eproteins and fats left on the blade can affect the steel \u003cbr\u003eif allowed to sit. Rinse thoroughly and dry the entire \u003cbr\u003eblade immediately with a soft cloth, paying attention \u003cbr\u003eto the spine and bolster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore this knife flat in a knife block, on a magnetic \u003cbr\u003estrip, or in a blade sheath to protect the thin\u003cbr\u003eflexible blade from being bent or damaged in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharpen with a fine whetstone when the edge dulls — \u003cbr\u003ethe semi-flexible blade responds best to whetstone \u003cbr\u003esharpening rather than a pull-through sharpener. \u003cbr\u003eHone lightly with a smooth honing rod to maintain \u003cbr\u003ethe edge between sharpenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith proper care, this knife will perform at the \u003cbr\u003ehighest level for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping on every US order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Epicurean Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47954518409451,"sku":"BU-6FGP-6CKT","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/2885\/2715\/files\/damascus-blue-burl-tidal-series-individual-boning-knife.jpg?v=1774195021","url":"https:\/\/theepicureanchef.com\/products\/damascus-boning-knife-6-inch-blue-burl","provider":"The Epicurean Chef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}